Consider Conjugation in Escherichia Coli

question 14

Multiple Choice

Consider conjugation in Escherichia coli. In which of the following matings would chromosomal genes be transferred most frequently?

• A) Hfr × F-
• B) F+ × F-
• C) F- × F-
• D) Hfr × F+

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